BURLINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (NYSE: LH) today announced it is aware of the recent reports regarding possible plans by private equity firms to seek to effect a leveraged buyout of the Company. The Company has no knowledge of any such plans and is not in current discussions with any firms to effect such a transaction. Beyond that the Company intends to maintain its policy of not commenting on market rumors or speculation.